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Mathematics (BA)

A strong mathematic foundation with the flexibility of a BA degree

The Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics gives you a sound education in modern mathematics and its applications. The degree serves a variety of purposes: It maintains a vigorous and flexible program for mathematic majors; it provides the necessary mathematical foundations for engineering, science, and education students; and it offers an introduction to modern quantitative methods for students of management, economics, and the social sciences.

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Program Snapshot

School/Division
College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

Campus Locations
Main Campus - Alfred, NY

Major
Mathematics (BA)

Double Major
Double Major option(s) offered.

Minor
Mathematics

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Flexibility

The Bachelor of Arts degree differs from the Bachelor of Science degree in that it has an abundance of free general electives through which students can explore a variety of other interests. It is a great option if you're interested in pursuing one or more minors or a double major.

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Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the Bachelor of Arts degree are for students to understand and apply problem-solving techniques, to read, write, and analyze mathematical proofs, to communicate mathematics both orally and in writing, and to understand concepts and applications from a broad range of mathematical areas.

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Faculty / Staff

Each of the faculty members in the Division of Mathematics and Computer Science are dedicated to teaching and advising, as well as to their respective disciplines. Since their specialties and interests are diverse, there are an array of opportunities for independent projects and research. Faculty offices are located on the first floor of Myers Hall along with the Math Common Room and CASTLE Lab. The Math Common Room is a space where students feel free to drop in all day. Whether using this room for study or visiting a teacher, students quickly become accustomed to talking with faculty and other students outside of class. CASTLE (Computer and Software Technology Environment) is a student-run computer lab that is a third space for CS students. It is also the location of weekly meetings to discuss and explore students' particular interests in CS. Coding competitions are also held in CASTLE Lab.

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